A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2388501 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2389888 epoch_slot_no: 13888 block_no: 2388389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-31 02:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1c0307aef76c9379bf0058d6c1e0c45545d3aa67346760e422b58e77958d146Block Operator
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